Three men and a teenage boy accepted an assignment that may cost their lives. Their mission took them to the northern end of the Republic of Mali-Western Africa. They challenged the Sahara desert to rescue two Americans who were abducted by Al-Qaeda Islamist Maghreb. Why would they risk their lives? Each one had their reason. "Wages of Fear" Professor Yamashita wrote in his diary.Mona Mina Dupressy knew the only way to get out of Timbuktu was to join the men going down the Niger River,... More Description

Three men and a teenage boy accepted an assignment that may cost their lives. Their mission took them to the northern end of the Republic of Mali-Western Africa. They challenged the Sahara desert to rescue two Americans who were abducted by Al-Qaeda Islamist Maghreb. Why would they risk their lives? Each one had their reason. "Wages of Fear" Professor Yamashita wrote in his diary.Mona Mina Dupressy knew the only way to get out of Timbuktu was to join the men going down the Niger River, the most hostile river in the world.